Jessica Charbonneau, LCSW

Jessica Charbonneau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 24 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and the challenges that come with major life transitions. Jessica approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert of their own story and that they already possess strengths that can be used to meet difficult circumstances.

She recognizes that seeking change takes courage and sees her role as a supportive collaborator who empowers clients to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. Jessica combines practical clinical skills with an empathic, person-focused stance to help clients identify goals, build coping strategies, and move through the obstacles that hold them back.

Clients work with Jessica to explore their experiences, develop new ways of responding to stress and emotional pain, and strengthen the resources they already have. Her practice emphasizes respect for each person’s perspective while offering evidence-informed tools to support meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Jessica Charbonneau draws on several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and committed actions - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new, practical behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead, supporting self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.